Parenting

The cost of a successful career? Time spent with my family

As our careers progress, children grow and parents age, we can fall into the illusion that there will always be more time later, says the writer.

Screen-shunning parents turn to audio toys

Devices offering entertaining and educational audio content are increasingly sought out by parents.

Parents’ playground wish list: Shade, nature and room to roam

With kids of all ages using playgrounds, some parents worry that younger children could collide with more boisterous older kids.

What children need from playgrounds: Building brains, brawn and friendships

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Generic pix of preschool children at the playground at Heartbeat@Bedok, on May 5, 2026.

Study finds paternity leave has no impact on Singapore couples’ decisions to have more children

The findings differ from those of other countries like the Nordic, where taking paternity leave has been linked to having more children.

NUS Medicine, non-profit population group to work on report on fertility, parenthood

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Generic photo of a family at Mandai Wildlife Reserve on Feb 27, 2026.
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Forum: Many stay-at-home dads still feel the sting of being misunderstood

Forum: Don’t let the passion of teachers be killed by overwork

Parenting in the modern age – a battle for attention

Today, parenting involves not just being physically present, but guarding the “front door” to a digital world that is always open.

Forum: Relook cap on personal income tax reliefs in the light of fertility crisis

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